If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk driveEnsure that Windows recognizes the drive - In Windows XP, click the Start button andclick My Computer. In other operating systems, double-click My Computer. If the drive is notlisted, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. Virusescan sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. Insert a bootable disk and restartthe computer. Verify that the light is blinking, indicating normal operation.Ensure that the disk is not write-protected - You cannot save data to a write-protecteddisk.Try another floppy disk - Insert another disk to eliminate the possibility that the originaldisk is defective.Reinstall the driveSave and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer.1.Remove the drive from the module bay. See "Using the Module Bay" for instructions.2.Reinstall the drive.3.Turn on the computer.4.Clean the drive - See "Cleaning Your Computer" for instructions.Check the drive for errorsIf a drive error message appears, see "Error Messages" for an explanation.Run the Diskette tests as described in "Using the Dell Diagnostics."If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVDNOTE: Because of different worldwide file types, not all DVD titles work in all DVD drives.High-speed CD drive vibration is normal and may cause noise. The noise does not indicate a defect with thedrive or the CD.
